ROUTE 66 - COAST TO COAST
FLORIDA TO SANTA MONICA
ROUTE 66 IS PROBABLY THE MOST ICONIC ROAD TRIP IN THE WORLD
IF IT'S ON YOUR 'BUCKET LIST' 2026 IS THE YEAR TO DO IT
AS ROUTE 66 IS CELEBRATING ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY
Join Bob Cole and Scenic Car Tours on the ultimate road trip “Coast to Coast” on “Main Street USA” from Orlando, Florida to Santa Monica. Here, in addition to the iconic highlights of Route 66, our Coast to Coast tour also includes a journey along the Florida Coast and via Savannah, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nashville and Indianapolis; before joining up with the Classic Route 66 tour in Chicago.
Bob Cole has escorted Route 66 on 3 previous occasions and will again be on hand to give you tips and advice as you make your way across the USA.
Route 66 passes through a diverse cross-section of American scenes, from the cornfields of Illinois all the way to the golden sands and sunshine of Los Angeles. It passes by numerous landscapes including the Grand Canyon, the Native American communities of the desert southwest, the small-town Midwest heartlands of Oklahoma and the Ozarks, as well as the gritty streets of St. Louis and Chicago. Whether you are motivated by an interest in history, feel a nostalgic yearning for the “good old days” Route 66 has come to represent, or simply want to experience first-hand the amazing diversity of people and landscapes that line its path, Route 66 offers an unforgettable journey into America, then and now.
Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its Centennial -
All of the eight states traversed by America’s defining highway are getting it ready for its 100th anniversary in 2026. States are handing out grants to restore vintage neon signs along the highway. In addition the Route 66 Centennial Commission, are planning numerous events around the anniversary.
The Route 66 Mother Road Festival, Springfield, Illinois will be hosting a double celebration as in addition to it being the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The festival will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary! 100's of cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for a 25th year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield on 25th to 27th September 2026.
When is the best time to drive Route 66 - The season starts in May and runs through to the end of October. Before or after that you risk running into cold weather, especially in the mid-west and the higher elevation portions of Route 66. From our experience, the best time to drive Route 66 is mid-September to late-October.
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Route 66 - Coast to Coast
Florida to Santa Monica Tour Itinerary
Enjoy the Ultimate US Road Trip and drive from Florida and the Atlantic Coast to Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast, including Savannah, The Blue Ridge Mountains, Nashville & Indianapolis.
Route 66 spans 2,400 miles, crosses eight states and three time zones The epitome of American driving holidays, Route 66 takes you east to west, from Chicago to Santa Monica.
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Look at our NEW Route 66
100th Anniversary Tour Package including 4 Extra Overnight Stops!
• Return Economy Transatlantic Flights from London to Chicago & Los Angeles to London (See flight options below)
• 31 Days Compact Size Car Hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) Upgrades available on request
• 32 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• Welcome breakfast in Chicago & Complimentary buffet breakfast at all hotels except Gallup, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas & the second night in Chicago.
• Services of a Scenic Car Tours Representative from Chicago to LA on our 2024 Tour
• 1 Night Orlando, FL • 1 Night Savannah, GA
• 2 Nights Asheville, NC (Blue Ridge Mountains)
• 2 Nights Nashville, TN • 1 Night Indianapolis, IA
• 2 Nights Chicago, IL
• 1 Night Springfield, IL
• 2 Nights St Louis, MO
• 1 Night Springfield, MO
• NEW 1 or 2 Nights Tulsa, OK
• AAA Route 66 Festival in Tulsa, OK
• 1 Night Oklahoma City, OK
• 1 Night Amarillo, TX
• NEW 1 Night Tucumcari, NM
• 2 Nights Alburqurque, NM
• NEW 1 Night Gallup, NM
• 1 Night Flagstaff, AZ
• 1 Night Monument Valley, AZ
• 2 Nights Grand Canyon, AZ
• 1 Night Needles, CA
• 2 Nights Las Vegas, NV
• 1 Night Victorville, CA
• 2 Nights Santa Monica, CA
• Admissions & Inclusions as per the Itinerary
• Evening Visit to the Big Texan Steak Ranch (meal cost payable locally)
• Detailed Road Book featuring Maps, Great Drives & Local Attractions
• Route 66 EZE Guide Book
• Commemorative Route 66 Tour Rally Plate
• Commemorative 100th Anniversary Tour Polo-Shirt & Baseball Cap
• Car Parking at all Hotels (except Chicago & Santa Monica where charges are payable locally)
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ROUTE 66
COAST TO COAST
HOTELS
See our selection of hotels, all of which have been hand-picked for their quality, facilities and location
NEW FOR 2026
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1 Additional Night in Asheville (Blue Ridge Mountains)
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2 Additional Nights in Tulsa, OK
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1 Additional Night in Tucumcari, NM
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1 Additional Night at the iconic 'El Rancho' Hotel, Gallup, NM
New Hotels for 2026 include;
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Holiday Inn Hotel, Amarillo, TX
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Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV incl. Free Parking
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Complimentary Breakfast is now included in all hotels except, 2nd Night in Chicago, Gallup, Monument Valley Grand Canyon & Las Vegas
Coast to Coast Route 66 - 100th Anniversary Tour
Transatlantic Flights - Due to the variety of flight requests we get for these tours, you have the option to book a flight inclusive package or a NON inclusive flight package. The later gives you the flexibility to choose which day you travel on, which airport you travel from and affords you the option to upgrade or utilise any air miles etc you may have. If you choose the flight inclusive package, flight costs are estimated and we reserve the right to implement a flight supplement once the flights are on sale. Flight inclusive packages are operated for Scenic Car Tours by our sister company Success Tours ATOL No. 5114
Flight Inclusive Package
Packages - Excluding Flights
